Archive for August, 2009

Horses rescued from certain death about to get new home - The Canadian Press

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009
Horses rescued from certain death about to get new home
The Canadian Press,  B.C.
The two horses became famous when a motley crew of Robson Valley residents brought shovels and dedicated hearts up the steep mountain and dug the trapped animals a trench to freedom. They had been left there by an Edmonton lawyer who got them stuck in

Woman charged with animal abuse after breeder raid - The Associated Press

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

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Woman charged with animal abuse after breeder raid
The Associated Press
LOUIS (AP) — A dog breeder was charged Friday with two misdemeanor counts of animal abuse after authorities rescued more than 200 dogs, a cat and a Bengal tiger from her property. Margaret J. Bond, 66, of Seneca, faces a fine of up to $1000 and up to a
Missouri Humane Society rescues more than 360 dogs Kansas City Star
Potential new owners vie for rescued dogs from alleged puppy mill Business Gazette
209 dogs, tiger seized: Officials: Animals were living in Neosho Daily News
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Dog is put down after owner left pets in filth - Peterborough Today

Monday, August 24th, 2009
Dog is put down after owner left pets in filth
Peterborough Today, UK
By Ed O'Mara A WOMAN who left her pet dogs and cats without water and living in their own filth has been given a suspended jail sentence and banned from keeping animals. Kim Wood (39) was prosecuted by the RSPCA after officers from the animal welfare

Who clears up horse manure? - Doncaster Today

Monday, August 24th, 2009
Who clears up horse manure?
Doncaster Today, UK
Two beautiful horses were walking through the market place, the riders were policemen, they were approaching their own mess where it was left (February 14). It brings into question about dog mess, pet owners are responsible for picking up dog mess,

Ask a vet: Can you feed a dog grapes? - Times Online

Monday, August 24th, 2009
Ask a vet: Can you feed a dog grapes?
Times Online, UK
I heard that grapes are poisonous to dogs, but I have been giving them to my terrier for years. Are they dangerous and are there any other foods to avoid? Yes, grapes, and raisins, are potentially poisonous to dogs. The cause is thought to be a poison,

Duke the horse is saved - as other animals suffer from the crunch - thisiskent.co.uk

Sunday, August 23rd, 2009
Duke the horse is saved - as other animals suffer from the crunch
thisiskent.co.uk, UK
HE might not be as tall as the future White Horse of Ebbsfleet but he certainly cuts a mean figure around The Horse Refuge in Wittersham. Duke, the tallest shire horse in Europe, stands at 6ft7in high from his feet to the base of his neck and his head

Dog who says 'Mama' takes Germany by storm - Telegraph.co.uk

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
Dog who says 'Mama' takes Germany by storm
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom
A miniature bull terrier called Armani has become a cult dog in Germany – because he can say the word 'Mama.' A video of Armani's amazing linguistic trick is the number one downloaded video in the country and there are plans to have him on weekend talk

Pets of the week - Salt Lake Tribune

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009
Pets of the week
Salt Lake Tribune, United States
be best for him to go to a home with no young children. He is friendly with adults and other dogs. Visit the Utah Animal Adoption Center, 1955 N. Redwood Road, or consult the Web at www.utahanimaladoptioncenter.org. For information, call 801-355-PETS.

Economy Not Affecting Oaklawn Horse Races - MSNBC

Friday, August 21st, 2009
Economy Not Affecting Oaklawn Horse Races
MSNBC
But that's actually not the case for horse racing right now. Tracks across the country are feeling the pinch from the economy. But not at Oaklawn. They're having a great season so far, and Arkansans are still pouring money into the race track.

Woman on the run after allowing pack of 60 pet dogs to terrorise … - Telegraph.co.uk

Friday, August 21st, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk
Woman on the run after allowing pack of 60 pet dogs to terrorise
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom
The owner of a multi-million pound house is on the run from police after allowing her pack of 60 "pet" dogs to attack and terrorise her neighbours. By Richard Edwards, Crime Correspondent One woman had to have extensive plastic surgery after an attack
£50K fine dog owner is bankrupt Mirror.co.uk
'LADY OF MANOR' FLEES AFTER LETTING 60 DOGS TERRORISE NEIGHBOURS UK Express
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